Entrepreneurship / Start-ups Books

Book SynopsisIn this leadership book, renowned industry analyst Josh Bersin introduces a new way to think about organizational design, employee engagement, and employee development. Distilled from decades of research and management theory into seven practical yet profound management principles, Bersin outlines how business leaders can create enduring companies that thrive with improved customer satisfaction, employee retention, and business agility. Irresistible businesses grow faster, they’re more profitable, and they innovate and lead their markets. Most importantly, their employees, customers, and stakeholders are drawn to them like magnets. Leaders have an outsized impact on culture, engagement, and productivity. Irresistible helps leaders at all levels understand how to scale a business through a new organization model - the “network of teams.” Bersin's model emphasizes that effective companies operate as networks, not hierarchies. When focused leadership empowers small teams, the result is increased speed, agility, and traction - along with a sense of purpose, mission, and clarity of roles. Leaders of irresistible companies understand that by unleashing the power of the human spirit, their companies can go faster and farther than their competitors by empowering people and creating employee-centric cultures. If you can make your company – large or small -- irresistible, your employees will contribute, innovate, and grow more than you thought possible. Bersin shares eye-opening examples from his consulting work with HR and executive business teams around the world. Each chapter includes tips and discussion questions to bring these organizational behavior lessons to life. Inspiring yet highly pragmatic, this business book is a leader’s handbook for today’s unpredictable business world, where people and culture are more important than ever. Bersin's human resource management book challenges companies to rethink their current approach to organizational design, leadership development, and human resources strategy. A top business book for organizations large and small, Irresistible belongs on the bookshelf of every executive, supervisor, and entrepreneur.Trade Review“This book is a road map for creating more humane workplaces. Josh Bersin gives us unusually clear and compelling directions to make people the heart and soul of organizations.” —ADAM GRANT, #1 New York Times bestselling author of THINK AGAIN and host of the TED podcast WorkLife “A must-read primer for business leaders considering how and why to build a people-centered business. Irresistible is an essential book and an opportunity to learn from one of the best.” —ARIANNA HUFFINGTON, Founder and CEO, Thrive “For too long, businesses have been claiming that people are their most important resource. Irresistible offers an array of smart insights and shrewd advice to—finally!—turn that idea into action.” —DANIEL H. PINK, #1 New York Times bestselling author of The Power of Regret, Drive, and To Sell Is Human “If you want the secrets of maintaining a workforce of fulfilled, engaged, and loyal teams, read this book—now.” —KATHLEEN HOGAN, Chief People Officer, Microsoft “Josh, with his reporter’s background and analyst’s instinct, is terrific at describing practices that affect people. The seven themes offer an outstanding view of emerging practices that will shape employee-focused organizations.” —DAVE ULRICH, Rensis Likert Professor, Ross School of Business, University of Michigan Partner, The RBL Group “I have been following Josh’s work for years and not long ago had the chance to teach executives alongside him. He has always taught me a great deal. And now I see some of that so beautifully encapsulated and extended in Irresistible. This is a book to absorb.” —RICH LYONS, Former Dean, Haas School of Business, and Chief Innovation and Entrepreneurship Officer, UC Berkeley “As organizations struggle to attract and retain talent, irresistible companies will be the only ones to prevail—and creating an irresistible company starts with unlocking your employees’ full potential.” —JILL POPELKA, President, SAP SuccessFactors “This book is an illustration of my strong belief that ‘great people make great companies.’ With his unique and vast experience, Josh is helping all leaders and HR teams turn company culture, management approaches, and work models into a competitive advantage.” —OLIVIER BLUM, Executive Vice President, Energy Management Business, Schneider Electric

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Book SynopsisThe survival and growth of social enterprises present a critical challenge, exacerbated by the disruptions caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. The interplay between social entrepreneurship and sustainability remains underexplored, leaving a significant gap in academic research. This gap urgently demands the development of a comprehensive conceptual framework that links social entrepreneurship with various dimensions of sustainability – social, economic, behavioral, and governance. With the threat of global economic downturns looming, the need to address this issue has never been more pressing. Organizational Risks, Challenges, and Barriers in Developing Sustainability Start-Ups emerges as a groundbreaking solution to this pressing issue. This book provides a structured approach to bridge the divide between social entrepreneurship and sustainability, offering a clear path for organizations and researchers to construct more robust social entrepreneurship frameworks. With a dual aim, the book seeks to empower social enterprises to navigate economic fluctuations effectively and to enhance their capacity to attain social, environmental, and economic sustainability. Tailored for researchers, academics, educators, students, institutions, companies, and policymakers, Organizational Risks, Challenges, and Barriers in Developing Sustainability Start-Ups serves as a guide for comprehending the ever-evolving landscape of social entrepreneurship. By delving into the intricate interplay between entrepreneurship and sustainability, this book equips readers with the tools to not only address the immediate challenges faced by social enterprises but also to navigate the complex terrain ahead. It promises to illuminate the path toward a brighter, more sustainable future that not only benefits these enterprises but also brings about positive change for society.

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Book SynopsisAs the Earth and Humanity teeter on the precipice of a paradigm shift in consciousness - there is a unique group of individuals around the World who are hearing the call to create healing centers for people to awaken, heal, transform and create new ways of thriving on Earth together. Are you one of them? Perhaps you’ve been dreaming of creating a healing center for awhile now but you just don’t know where to begin? Well, it begins right now. If you are bold enough to accept this calling, know you’re not alone and you don’t have to go on this quest blind. Darshan Mendoza is the spiritual director of Akuaha Healing Eco-Retreat in Volcano, Hawai’i and has created a map for this unique journey you are about to embark upon. Here, you will discover: • How you can go from teaching yoga for papayas to being a leader of a healing center serving thousands of people • How to turn your vision board into a business plan that will bring in angel investors and resources you are looking for • How to masterfully navigate obstacles and challenges so you can authentically enjoy this epic journey ahead • Join a circle of Luminaries like yourself creating havens around the World Are you ready? Before you make this big leap, take this essential guide with you to illuminate the way.

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